Engine Overheating while I drive?

Every thing is linked through the alalrm system. It may require a reset by the dealer.

It's true that the heater core is behind the dash, but $600 sounds ridiculous to put in a heater core. The core itself only costs about $30 retail, which means he probably gets it for half that which means he's charging you basically $600 in labor. In my opinion, a heater core replacement on a scale of 1-10 is about a 6. I'd get an estimate somewhere else, or even try to do it yourself. The hardest part is getting to it. After that, it's simple.

The dealer price for the core is around 70 bucks, the time standard for that job is 5 hours not including refrigerant recovery and recharge, however this job CAN be done with out dropping the charge. With an $80.00 labor and dealer price on the core its still only 552 bucks. You may want to check around.

My cars headlights keep overheating. I have replace the wiring harness and they overheated again

Would you explain "overheating" what happens?

New headlights bulbs in a effort to have brighter headlights actually run hotter.

As with anything that generates heat, it is not only the heat generation that could cause a problem, but the lack of heat dissipation. Take for example a computer power supply, we know it generates heat, that is expected, it becomes a problem when the fan stops and the heat increases..
So, if you did not change the bulbs, what changed the staus quo of heat exchange?.
Most headlamps assemblies on the taurus are plastic, even the lens.
If both high and low bems are on simultaneously that might do it.

So take a look again please.

the car has no thermastat in it , the water is flowing through the system it runs very good but for some resone it is over heating dose any one have any suggestions?

Could be air in the system, clogged radiator and water pump if all okay get it block and pressure tested.

Engine Cooling problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 170k miles
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my 1997 ford taurus is over heating...i have changed the radiator cap and the water pump...the radiator it self looks fine...so, i would like to know what else the problem could be...and there is no water in the oil.....thnx,drifter38

have you changed the thermostat?

make sure the level is full and the radiator fans are turning on.

Thermostat replaced. Plenty of coolant. Fans were not operating but now are at least when engine is running. What are some possible additional causes and where to look?

Defective water, clogged-up radiator if both okay get it block and pressure tested

I have a 1997 ford taurus 199k. It overheats while idling but runs fine while on the highway. The fans work so I'm not sure what the problem is. Then just today, it got hot and now my battery light is on. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Jack

If you have never changed the coolant it ois probably a clogged radiator. Old Ford coolant is bad about that. The rad can't be cleaned so it will probably need replacing as well as the thermostat. Use the same T-stat temperature.

The battery light sounds like a bad alternator

Engine Cooling problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

car is over heating blowing cool air when heat is on is it the thermostat and where is it located

Overheating no heat is an indication of low coolant check coolant
and check for leak

Engine Cooling problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Automatic

why does my 1997 ford taurus runs hot when I drive, I changed the thermast & the coolant jug

Does it get hot at all speeds or just in traffic? Also, have you tried flushing the cooling system? Are the cooling fans coming on?

Let me know.

Joe

Engine Cooling problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl

I need to know about replacing the thermostat and where it is located

Is this a 1997 Ford Taurus V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI?

Engine Cooling problem
1997 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I just changed the waterpump and thermostat due to overheating issuses. I replaced the coolant resovoir twice due to a crack on the top of the resovoir.is there something im not doing right for this to be happening a second time?It seeps out coolant like crazy.Could it be the radiator?Confused

Test for headgasket failure

Engine Cooling problem
1997 Ford Taurus Automatic

if water is leaking from my radiator,whatever water i pour in my radiator it comes out,do i have to replace my radiator or is there some kind of treatment i can buy from the stores

Hi annatauvaa,

If the radiator is leaking, no treatment can help.
either the radiator has to be repaired, if possible or replaced.